Clay County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Clay County in MO is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,887 violent crimes and 8,830 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 117.8 per 100k residents, which is +10.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 215.0 per 100k, +31.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate117.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,887 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents746 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate215.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,830 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents752 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate166.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,367 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate35.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,686 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 117.8 | C | 3887 | 106.2 | +10.9% |
| Property Crime | 215.0 | D | 8830 | 163.6 | +31.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 179 | 3.5 | -48.7% |
| Robbery | 5.8 | C | 126 | 5.8 | -0.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.3 | A | 746 | 22.3 | -40.2% |
| Burglary | 9.8 | A | 752 | 24.0 | -59.3% |
| Larceny | 166.8 | D | 6367 | 116.4 | +43.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35.3 | D | 1686 | 22.2 | +59.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Claycomo Police Department
Claycomo, MO
Gladstone Police Department
Gladstone, MO
Kearney Police Department
Kearney, MO
Liberty Police Department
Liberty, MO
North Kansas City Police Department
North Kansas City, MO
Pleasant Valley Police Department
Pleasant Valley, MO
Oakview Village Police Department
Oakview Village, MO